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TCSJOHNHUXLEY backs casino dealers with 2026 G2E Dealer Championship title sponsorship
TCSJOHNHUXLEY, a leading global provider of live gaming solutions, has announced its return as Title Sponsor and Official Roulette Table Supplier of the G2E Dealer Championship 2026, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the dealers who bring skill, precision and professionalism to the live gaming floor. The post T…
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Robinhood to Offer Crypto.com Event Contracts in New Multiyear Partnership
Brokerage Expands Its Prediction-Markets Strategy Robinhood Markets has agreed to add Crypto.com’s yes-or-no contracts to its trading platform, according to… The post Robinhood to Offer Crypto.com Event Contracts in New Multiyear Partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Wall Street Bets: Gaming industry stocks, prediction markets
Daniel Politzer of J. P. Morgan on September 8 looked at gaming industry stocks prospects: “August was a rough month for gaming stocks. On average, our gaming coverage fell -7% during the month, materially underperforming the Standard & Poor 500’s +3% and marking the group’s worst August since 2019 (though the Standar…
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PhilWeb Deepens Digital Gaming Push With ₱4.23 Billion JKS Tech Investment
PhilWeb Corp. is putting ₱4.23 billion into JKS Tech Solutions Inc., a deal that gives the listed gaming technology company a much larger financial stake in the infrastructure behind one of the Philippines’ regulated online gaming platforms. The transaction is split between PhilWeb and its wholly owned subsidiary, Phi…
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AGEM Index up 2.9% month-on-month in August on Light & Wonder, Konami stock price gains
The AGEM Index – a monthly stock performance guide comprising nine global gaming suppliers – grew by 54.48 points to […]
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S&P Global: Expansion costs, subdued operational performance place Genting Bhd at risk of becoming a “fallen angel”
Malaysian gaming giant Genting Bhd is at real risk of becoming a “fallen angel” and losing its investment-grade rating due […]
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Catalist Sports and Kalshi announce exclusive multi-sport content partnership
Deal gives Kalshi exclusive access to live streams from Catalist Sports’ global sports portfolio for use across its US prediction market Catalist Sports, a leading licensed supplier of sports content across North America, today announced a first-of-its-kind multi-year agreement that grants Kalshi exclusive US predicti…
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Rokker acquires remaining shareholding in Pretty Technical
Following the deal, Andy Rogers is being replaced as CEO of Rokker by Pretty Technical boss Emma Blaylock The post Rokker acquires remaining shareholding in Pretty Technical appeared first on NEXT.io.
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HIPTHER launches first S1 2026 cross-industry intelligence report
Report tracks 30 organisations, 21 themes
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Games Global Enters Alberta as iGaming Province Gathers Steam
Games Global has expanded its presence in the North American market, with the supplier of innovative content breaking ground in Alberta by obtaining a license to operate locally. This means that partners would be able to access titles such as 12 Masks of Fire, Gold Blitz, Fishin’ Pots of Gold, and other blockbuster ga…
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O que o estudo Insper e Stone sobre bets e inadimplência não responde
Sete pontos que a reportagem da Folha de S.Paulo não esclarece sobre o novo estudo em dados da Stone que liga apostas online a aumento de inadimplência. Estudo precisa responder a questões sobre representatividade e causalidade The post O que o estudo Insper e Stone sobre bets e inadimplência não responde appeared fir…
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PhilWeb and JKS Tech strike $67.5m cross-equity Philippine gaming deal
JKS will take a 4.85% stake in PhilWeb, while the two Philippine gaming technology companies will invest in each other The post PhilWeb and JKS Tech strike $67.5m cross-equity Philippine gaming deal appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Liverpool ends 17-year Standard Chartered shirt deal
Liverpool becomes the latest Premier League club to place a travel brand on the front of its matchday kits. Liverpool has named Turkish Airlines as its front-of-shirt sponsor from the 2027/28 season, ending Standard Chartered’s 17-year run in one of football’s most visible commercial deals. Under the reported £60m ($8…
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Merkur brings linked progressives and new cabinets to G2E 2026
Show follows 2025 Gaming Arts acquisition
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Sun International considers M&A and expansion outside of SA in SunBet growth drive
SunBet is primed for further expansion both inside and outside of its core South African market. CEO Bengtsson hints at 'inorganic' M&A opportunities to drive its next phase of growth.
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Yggdrasil Boosts South African Footprint with Sunbet Partnership
Yggdrasil has expanded its reach in the South African iGaming market, with the company signing up a content alliance with Sunbet. Sunbet Injects Yggdrasil Content on Its Platform The partnership will immediately allow Yggdrasil to access the operator’s audiences, who will be able to play some of the supplier’s best ga…
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1win Expands Crypto Offering With USDC on Solana and New Ecosystem Developments
USDC deposits and withdrawals via Solana 1win is expanding its crypto offering by introducing USDC deposits and withdrawals via the… The post 1win Expands Crypto Offering With USDC on Solana and New Ecosystem Developments appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →ANJ Probes Robinhood Sponsorship of OGC Nice
French Scrutiny Puts Sports Sponsorship and Prediction Markets Under Focus France’s National Gaming Authority, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ),… The post ANJ Probes Robinhood Sponsorship of OGC Nice appeared first on iGaming Express.
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TCS John Huxley returns as Title Sponsor of the G2E Dealer Championship
Dealer Championship brings together leading casino dealers from across the US and Mexico to compete in Blackjack and Roulette TCS John Huxley, a leading global provider of live gaming solutions, is proud to return as Title Sponsor and Official Roulette Table Supplier of the G2E Dealer Championship 2026, continuing its…
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Asian tourism enters new phase led by premium demand and AI: industry leaders
Premium experiences, event-led trips and AI personalization are driving a new phase of tourism growth across Asia. The post Asian tourism enters new phase led by premium demand and AI: industry leaders first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Gaming Corps signs global distribution agreement with Playtech
Deal expands Gaming Corps’ reach across Playtech’s global network in 40 regulated jurisdictions Gaming Corps has signed a global distribution agreement with Playtech, one of the world’s leading providers of technology, content and services to the iGaming industry. The agreement will significantly extend Gaming Corps’ …
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Infingame: what actually makes a game work in a sweepstakes environment
After tracking performance across its sweepstakes-focused game catalog, Infingame, a leading aggregator in the iGaming industry, finds that the titles built for real-money casinos rarely translate directly, and breaks down what does. Infingame has shared findings from its internal performance data, looking at what sep…
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Gaming Corps signs global distribution deal with Playtech
The deal is Gaming Corps’ most significant distribution move to date, connecting its portfolio to Playtech’s Tier 1… The post Gaming Corps signs global distribution deal with Playtech appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Industry stakeholders join forces for first Africa Safer Gambling Week
Africa’s gambling sector is stepping up its focus on player protection with the launch of a continent-wide safer gambling initiative.
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Primero Games Expands Market Reach with New Acquisition
Primero Games has reinforced its position in international gaming markets following the completion of its acquisition of the Gaming Division of Win Systems, a deal that puts the Gold Club electronic roulette business, manufacturing capabilities, and large installed base under its ownership. Primero Games Gains 3,000+ …
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SJM looks beyond immediate returns in Macau non-gaming push: Daisy Ho
SJM views gastronomy, sporting events and cultural activities as long-term investments that create wider value for Macau’s tourism economy. The post SJM looks beyond immediate returns in Macau non-gaming push: Daisy Ho first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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South Korea Youth Cyber Gambling Self-Reports Reach 1,777
South Korea’s National Police Agency has announced that 1,777 youths self-reported their involvement in cyber gambling during a special reporting period that ran from May 18 to the end of August. The effort was conducted by the government’s task force comprising the Ministries of Education, Gender Equality, and Family…
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PhilWeb group, JKS Tech agree $67.5M cross-equity deal
PhilWeb and JKS Tech agreed to a cross-equity deal involving a $67.5 million investment and a 4.85 percent stake in PhilWeb. The post PhilWeb group, JKS Tech agree $67.5M cross-equity deal first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Stake casino shelf: linked supply takes up to 49%
Stake Originals and Engine studios occupy close to half of Stake’s tracked Home shelf in Canada and India. Mexico carries fewer linked titles, but Stake still gives them eight of its first ten tracked positions. Stake now sources exclusive games through three systems: its Originals catalogue, independent publishers us…
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British chancellor reportedly considering Machine Games Duty hike for Autumn Budget
New chancellor John Healey is said to be evaluating a proposal to double Machine Games Duty rates. Key takeaways UK.- With the UK Autumn Budget announcement under two months away, it’s been reported that the new chancellor John Healey is very much considering the rise in Machine Games Duty proposed by the Social Marke…
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PhilWeb and JKS Tech Solutions enter US$67.4 million cross-investment deal
Philippines gaming platform provider PhilWeb Corp has entered into a series of transactions with JKS Tech Solutions, Inc under which […]
Read summary →HIPTHER S1 2026 Report Maps cross-industry Signals
HIPTHER S1 2026 Intelligence Report maps six months of coverage across AI, fintech, cybersecurity, blockchain, iGaming and esports into structured signals.... Read More...
Read summary →Machine Games Duty could double in John Healey’s Autumn Budget announcement
The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer is reported to be pondering delivering another significant blow to the country’s gambling sector ahead of the Autumn Budget. John Healey is considering increasing Machine Games Duty, according to The Times, as the new look government continues to threaten imposing more stringent me…
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HIPTHER lanza su primer Intelligence Report correspondiente al primer semestre de 2026
HIPTHER ha presentado su HIPTHER S1 2026 Intelligence Report, el primer informe de inteligencia de la compañía con una mirada transversal a seis sectores en constante evolución: inteligencia artificial, fintech, ciberseguridad, blockchain, iGaming y esports. El informe analiza la actividad registrada entre enero y jun…
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LeBron James announces Polymarket partnership as athlete prediction market deals expand
More details to be announced
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Aleksander Romanov on ecosystem thinking and product management at 01.tech
Aleksander Romanov’s career took him from marketing into product leadership, gaining direct experience in traffic acquisition, driving business growth, and the practical challenges operators face daily. Today, as head of White Label at 01.tech, he brings that hands-on experience to how he builds and develops the compa…
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CR15 introduces PackOS: A white-label Mystery Box platform built for iGaming acquisition and engagement
How PackOS drives engagement and retention
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Yggdrasil brings its games catalogue to Sunbet in South Africa
The deal extends Yggdrasil’s South African operator network to more than 30 partners, with the integration again routed… The post Yggdrasil brings its games catalogue to Sunbet in South Africa appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Alea bags exclusive sportsbook deal with FIRST.bet
FIRST.bet has become the exclusive sportsbook technology partner of game aggregator Alea to grow the latter’s product offering. The deal will see FIRST’stier-one sportsbook tech focusing on localisation, trading and player engagement being delivered to Alea’s partnership network. Alea has opted for the streamlined cho…
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Aristocrat Interactive expands Lightning Link online with Tiki Fire launch
Lightning Link's second North American title
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Primero Games acquires Win Systems’ gaming division
The omnichannel gaming supplier will extend its reach across Latam and Carribean markets through the acquisition The post Primero Games acquires Win Systems’ gaming division appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Wazdan expands iGaming portfolio with Mighty Crown: Empire of Gold and Throne of Elements: Platinum
Two new titles
Read summary →LeBron James Teases Polymarket Partnership
Wider Polymarket Campaign to Follow The video serves as the first teaser for a broader campaign involving James and the prediction… The post LeBron James Teases Polymarket Partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gaming in Germany Conference reveals 2026 Berlin agenda
The November programme lands weeks before Germany’s statutory GlüStV 2021 evaluation report is due and as Austria moves… The post Gaming in Germany Conference reveals 2026 Berlin agenda appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Linebet and Athletic Club Bilbao renew partnership for the new season
Linebet has renewed its agreement with Athletic Club Bilbao for the upcoming season, building on a successful first year of collaboration. The deal strengthens the operator’s connection with football fans across Africa and supports its focus on delivering engaging experiences for supporters throughout the region. The …
Read summary →betTOM Expands EFL Reach with Burnley and Stockport
Betting Brands Expand Their Presence Across English Football betTOM has agreed sponsorship deals with Burnley FC and Stockport County as… The post betTOM Expands EFL Reach with Burnley and Stockport appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Games Global continues North America expansion with Alberta market entry
Games Global extensive studio network and diverse product portfolio are already delivering results in Ontario Games Global has further strengthened its presence in North America, entering Canada’s newly regulated Alberta province. The launch follows the official opening of Alberta’s iGaming market, making it Canada’s …
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iGaming Ontario reports record July handle
The number of active accounts also hit a new high. Canada.- iGaming Ontario has reported that Ontario’s regulated online market generated a record CA$9.88bn (US$7.1bn) in wagers in July, the highest monthly total since the market’s launch in April 2022. This total represents a rise of 4 per cent from June and 31 per c…
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QTech Games expands Penguin King content lineup
The deal covers the integration and distribution of all Penguin King’s proprietary games through QTech Games aggregation infrastructure. The post QTech Games expands Penguin King content lineup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Gambling stocks weekly (31 August–4 September): European market analysis & trends
Lottomatica lost 5.16% after agreeing to absorb CIRSA, Entain rose despite losing its FTSE 100 place, and Flutter… The post Gambling stocks weekly (31 August–4 September): European market analysis & trends appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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betTOM continue football sponsorship push with Stockport County partnership
UK online bookmaker becomes Official Betting Partner of The Hatters betTOM have agreed a one-year partnership with Stockport County to become the League One club’s Official Betting Partner. The agreement builds on betTOM’s growing presence in English football and will see the online bookmaker feature prominently acros…
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Genting says financing in place for $5.5B Resorts World New York expansion: report
Genting says funding is in place for the $5.5 billion Resorts World New York City expansion, which targets completion by 2029. The post Genting says financing in place for $5.5B Resorts World New York expansion: report first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Kazakhstan Sets New Gambling Zones For Foreign Visitors From September 11
Kazakhstan has designated specific territories across multiple regions for potential gambling infrastructure development, with the government resolution entering into force on September 11, 2026. The move is intended to attract foreign investment and tourists while restricting access for citizens of Kazakhstan in cert…
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Encore Boston Harbor workers strike after labour talks break down
Workers at Encore Boston Harbor have gone on strike after a Friday deadline passed without a new deal.
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Oregon Charity Founder Indicted for Alleged Gambling-Motivated Theft
Oregon has indicted the founder of a non-profit organization seeking to provide relief to people in devastated areas. According to the allegations, the man appropriated charity money to fuel his gambling habits. Brook’s Charity Sought to Provide Relief to People in Devastated Areas A Lincoln County jury has indicted M…
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Virginia HHR revenue slumps in August
Historical horse racing machines in Virginia (HHR) earned $47.9 million in revenue in August. That was a 10% decline on a same-store basis from August 2025. After the inclusion of newly opened Roseshire in Henrico County and The Rose Casino in Dumfries, the downturn was only 5.7%. All HHR in Virginia are owned by Chur…
Read summary →betTOM signs deals with Burnley FC, Stockport County and Peterborough United in EFL spree
One of the UK’s new challenger betting brands, betTOM, has continued its marketing spree in the English Football League (EFL), announcing deals with Burnley FC and Stockport County. This week’s deals follow an announcement last week which saw the operator become the Official Betting Partner of EFL League One club Pete…
Read summary →Sponsor Spotlight: Big week for localised gambling partnerships
Sports sponsorships in the global betting and gaming industry never sleep. This week alone has already produced some huge deals, which will be seen by millions of sports fans around the world. This edition of Sponsor Spotlight takes a look at a week congested with carefully targeted partnerships that aim to push local…
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